Page 4 THE BATTALION
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1978
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The Battalion Classified county bridges
OFFICIAL NOTICE
ROOMMATE WANTED
FOR SALE
HELP WANTED
SENIOR RING
ORDERING PROCEDURE
For Students Completing 92
Hours at the End of the
Spring ’78 Semester
To be eligible to order the Texas A&M
Senior Class Ring, an undergraduate stu
dent must have at least ninety-two (92)
semester hours, with 30 hours at A&M and
be in good standing with the University. To
order at mid-semester using mid-semester
grades to fulfill the above requirements,
please note the following instructions:
1. Leave your name, major and I.D.
number with the Ring Clerk, Heaton
. Building, prior to Spring Break if possi
ble, or at least one week in advance of
ordering. This may not be done by
phone.
2. Bring Mid-Semester Grade Report
along when ready to order to verify
passing hours.
3. Anyone having failed to leave their
name in advance and fail to bring their
Mid-Semester Grade Report along
when ready to order will be asked to
return later to allow time for records to
be checked.
4. All rings must be paid for in full when the
order is placed. Senior Ring Loans are
available through Student Financial Aid
in the YMCA Building.
5. Mid-Semester orders will be taken
only from March 22nd until April
28th, 1978.
6. Students who do not place their order
during this period may order after final
grades are posted. (Whenever 92 hours
have been completed and are on rec
ord, there is never a dead-line, except a
monthly mailing date on which we send
orders to the factory).
7. The Ring Clerk is on duty from 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. each day, Monday through Fri
day. However, in order for other duties
to be carried out, Absolutely no orders
will be taken between 11:30 a.m. -
1:00 p.m. or between 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
8. All rings ordered, regardless of whether
on March 22nd or April 28th, will be de
livered on the same day which will be
approximately June 29, 1978.
Roommates needed, male/female. 2600 S. Col
lege 3 bdrm/2 bath. Fully furnished. Share
expense of $150 & bills/mo. 823-7347; 823-
8580. 119t5
1976 Honda 750. Well maintained, one owner;
must sell for school funds, $1400. 846-
6302. 11813
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
1976 Kawasaki 500. 2300 miles, excellent con
dition, $995. 846-6810. 119t2
$180-$480 WEEKLY stuffing envelopes. On
Campus Information. Rush stamped ad
dressed envelope. Southern Publishing, Box
171802-TX, Memphis, Tenn 38117. 11814
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For employment information at Texas
A&M University dial 845-4444 24
hours a day. Equal Employment Op
portunity through Affirmative Action.
Texas A&M University
Bone China, filigree by Oxford. Crystal,
Montclair by Lenox. 846-9566 after 4:00. 119t5
1967 Plymouth Belvedere. Damn good condi-
tion $300. 845-2693. 119t3
1973 Pinto wagon, air conditioning, good con
dition, $1400. 846-3315. 14812
Now hiring for spring and summer
semesters. Openings 4:30-9:30 for
waiters and waitresses. 3-4 nights
per week. Work your schedule and
make good money. Come by 3-C
Corral on Barak Lane. Early after
noons preferred. 11915
1977 Cutlass Supreme. Loaded. 693-7302.119t5
FOR RIM
NEW APARTMENTS. Efficiency $135 month.
One bedroom from $150 month, two bedroom
from $175 month. All hills paid except electric
ity. Villa West Apartments, south of Villa
Maria. Lorraine Peterson, Manager. 822-
7772. 75tfn
Before spending $900 or more on a
new 125CC motorcycle check my
500CC Triumph in perfect condition
for $750. Call 845-3514, 823-0826
after 7 P.M.
119115
Pizza inn
Sublease duplex for summer. 3 bedrooms 2
baths $290 plus utilities. 846-3181. 112ti0
Two blocks to campus. Responsible
students or couple. 3 bedroom
home, good condition, fenced yard
and storage area. $300 per month.
Deposit required. 846-7268 after 5.
11913
AKC Gold Chipline toy
Pomeranian puppies. Male
and female $175 each.
822-1967.
Part and full time help
needed. Apply at Pizza
Inn College Station.
fjc djc 5J4 3^* 3jc 3|C —| — — Jc dfc
Large bedroom downstairs. All
privileges until June 1st then move to
an apt. upstairs with three girls — in
dividual bedrooms — share bath —
private phones, tv etc. 5 min from
campus. $87.50 per mo. bills paid.
Call 846-3824 after 5:00 p.m.
— U££
OFFICIAL NOTICE
College of Science
English Proficiency
Examination
ALL JUNIORS and SENIORS in
curricula of the College of Science
must take the English Proficiency
Examination on WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 22, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. No
makeup exam will be given this
spring.
BIOLOGY Department Curricula-
ROOM 113 BSBE
CHEMISTRY Department Curricula -
ROOM 100 CHEM
MATH Department Curricula -
ROOM 101 MILNER
PHYSICS Department Curricula -
ROOM 301 RHYS
In order to qualify as a candi
date for a degree in the Col
lege of Science, each student
must demonstrate an ability to
express himself (or herself) in
acceptable English. This re
quirement may be satisifed by
(1) passing an examination in
English composition (EPE)
taken not later than the spring
semester of the junior year, or
(2) completing English 301
with a minimum grade of
“C”.
ANY STUDENT WHO FAILS
THE WRITTEN EXAMINA
TION (EPE) MUST SATISFY
THE ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
REQUIREMENT BY TAKING
ENGLISH 301 AND EARNING
A MINIMUM GRADE OF “C”.
For information and guidelines
on the nature of the examina
tion, check with the departmen
tal secretary.
Nice apartment for rent. I want
2 college Christian girls — all
bills paid including tv cable
and colored tv. $110 per
month. Call 846-5054.
Uniforms — Size 12 Senior boots
$175. Army greens 38 waist 44
blouse — 1 set light-weight $50, 1 set
winter weight $40. Army blues, worn
twice $100. Army green cap size 7 1 /2
$10. Army blue cap Engineer branch
$15. Pair Aggie pinks $5. 822-0719.
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MCDONALDS
Part-time, full time. Starting
wages $2.70 per/hour. Apply
j in person only. 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
801 University Drive
11814
HELP WANTED
Waitresses and disc-jockey
Sonny’s. 3606 S. College
Ave. Call for appointment.
846-9390.
CHEYENNE APTS.
New 4-plexes
2 bedroom, 1 bath
Washer/dryer connections
refrigerator, dishwasher
Fully carpeted
825 feet
We pay water & cable
Lease now - Aug.
$188/mo. unfurn.
$230/mo. turn.
'Cheyenne Apt. ^4^-2^§
693-6893' ' " -v,** *■
Mathematics Department will take
applications for student employment
for Fall 1978. Apply at Math Office,
102 Milner Hall, March 27 through
April 7.
119113
Student or student wife for Hous
ton Post route near the campus.
Must be available now and in the
fall semester. Call 846-8648 or
822-3191.
Half-way House Counselor
to provide supervision, guid
ance and reality feedback for
mentally restored adults. Ap
plicants must be mature,
stable, responsible and in
terested in helping people
help themselves. Related
education/experience pre
ferred. Full time only. Shift ro
tation involves primarily eve
ning, night and weekend
hours. Contact Sheryl Allen,
director of Halfway House,
Bluebonnet Psychiatric Cen
ter, 822-7326, or apply in per
son 405 W. 28th, Bryan.
Equal Employment Opportunity through
Affirmative Action.
11614
UNIVERSITY ACRES
APARTMENTS
We now have 2 bedroom apts.
available for immediate occu
pancy. Located off Wellborn
Road, Vz mile past 2818 on FM
2154. New washateria, many
new improvements. All bills paid
except electricity. Rates begin
at $155.00 to $170.00. Get
country atmosphere close to
campus. Duplexes available.
CALL TOM CLEMENTS at
846-5796 or 846-6189
weekends and after 5 p.m. Joe
Courtney, Inc.
108119
Pontiac (3TO, 1970 loaded,
excellent condition, best offer.
Bumper pool table, $80, or
trade for guitar or 8-track rec
order. 846-0166. ii7t5
Two part-time stock/inventory
workers needed at Bryan
Hospital. Can work around
school hours within reason.
Call Sharon Robinson 822-
1347. 117110
3-C Barbecue
#3 is now ac
cepting applica
tions for summer
for all positions.
Apply in person
April 27-30 be
tween 2:00 and
4:00 Culpepper
Plaza.
PERSONALS
PLH
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
I Love You
KDH
11911
INSTRUCTION
Guitar, banjo, fiddle, lessons. 779-9871. 112115
WANTED
Full time typing. Symbols. (
lull 823-
7723.
392tfn
Typing. Experienced, last, accurate
All kinds.
822-0544.
83tfii
Typing. 846-3491.
77t55
Typing 75c page. 846-7577.
117t30
Typing. Experienced, fast, accurate. All kinds.
822-0544.
I19t8
Typing. 823-4579.
116140
HELP WANTED
FULL OR PART TIME
Day Shifts (10-3 p.m.) (11-3 p.m.) (10-5 p.m.) Night Shifts 5
p.m., 2 or 3 nights a week and weekends. Also have full time
work. Ideal position for mothers with children in school or
students, we will arrange hours to fit your needs.
COUNTER AND CASHIER WORK
$2.75/hour
apply in person only
WHATABURGER
Bryan
1101 Texas
An Equal Opportunity Employer
College Station
105 Dominik
75tfn
QUALITY TYPING &
EDITING
Full-time typing or editing by
English M.A.’s. From 75c.
Call 693-9877 or 846-1360.
SPECIAL NOTICE
SERVICES
Weight Watchers can help you become
slim by summer and not have to starve
yourself. College Station class meets
Thursday 5:15 p.m. Lutheran Student
Center, 315 North College Main. For free
booklet and further information call 822-
7303. 108U2
Professional Typing Services 846-9109. 119U8
. . . SPRING SPECIAL . . .
COLLEGE STATION — 3 bedroom, 1 bath with carport, some with washers
& dryers and fenced yards. Lawns are maintained for you. Rent now and
save . . . $255 - $265 per month.
THE CRUSE CORPORATION
Offices (8-5) 693-2800
Evenings & Weekends
Thelma Costa
846-7318
Larry Cruse
693-3047
AUTO INSURANCE
FOR AGGIES:
Call: George Webb
Farmers Insurance Group
3400 S. College 823-8051
Service For All
Chrysler Corp. Cars
Body Work — Painting
HALSELL MOTOR
COMPANY INC.
Dodge Sales and Service Since 1922
1411 Texas Ave. — 823-8111
FOR SALE
’71 VW Van. New tires and battery. 846-
2919. 115t5
1965 Plymouth Fury III. Looks and runs good.
Just tuned up. $400. 845-6479 after 7. 11813
ALLEN
Oldsmobile
Cadillac
SALES - SERVICE
"Where satisfaction is
standard equipment
2401 Texas Ave.
823-8002
Tremendous savings on Minolta, Ni
kon, Canon, Vivitar and most other
major brands. Call Peter 693-8062
after 3 p.m. ii9ti
HEAD RESIDENT ASSISTANTSHIPS
NOW AVAILABLE
Apply now for Head Resident position in Texas A&M University
residence halls for Fall, 1978.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Head Resident Assistantship provides a live-in responsibil
ity for the administration, programming, staff supervision and stu
dent development of 120-700 residents with 4-10 undergraduate
Resident Advisors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
— graduate classification (preferred)
— residence hall experience
REMUNERATION:
— salary of approximately $2500 for a nine-month contract
— free room within the assigned residence hall
— waiver of out-of-state tuition
— eligible to enroll for up to 12 semester hours
FILING DEADLINE: April 30, 1978
To apply or for more information contact:
Residence Education Coordinator
Housing Office
Room 101 YMCA Building
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas 77843
713/845-6971 1181
By ANN RICHMOND
The countryside is quiet. It looks
like ranch land. A muddy creek
flows gently beneath an old bridge
on Bird Pond Road. Listening to the
sounds of the peaceful landscape,
one could imagine this is the 1930s
and the ancient bridge is new.
But off in the distance is the
rumbling sound of an approaching
vehicle as it moves rapidly over the
gravel road. It slows as it nears the
bridge, and then the shiny 1977
Oldsmobile lumbers across. Timber
planks jump as the wheels pass over
them, sounding like 50 bowling
balls rolling down a stack of lumber.
The car passes and it is quiet once
more.
This bridge is typical of the
county bridges in Brazos County. It
is made of wood with steel rein
forcement, it is a one-lane bridge
and it is old. Most of the bridges in
the county were built 30 to 50 years
ago, according to W.A. Stasny,
county commissioner for Precinct 4.
These bridges used to he
adequate and safe, but today, with
the greater amount of traffic on the
county roads and the heavier trucks
and equipment, they are inadequate
and at times unsafe.
“The bridges are not unsafe when
you take the normal county traffic,”
Stasny says, but with the greater
number of rural residents, the
spreading subdivisions and the
additional traffic from the com
panies drilling oil wells, the bridges
are having to carry more of a load
than they were designed to carry.
Stasny and the other three county
commissioners for Brazos County
try to keep the bridges marked with
warning and weight limit signs.
Walter Wilcox, county commis
sioner for Precinct 2 estimates that
90 percent of the 60 wooden bridges
in his precinct have been marked
with signs at different times. But, he
says, fewer than this are marked
now. Warning signs are continu
ously being knocked down and it is
difficult to keep all the bridges
marked all of the time, he says.
Bill Cooley, county commissioner
for Precinct 1, says it is difficult to
get some of the rural residents to
respect the weight limits of the
bridges. They carry loads that sur
pass the two to five ton limits
marked for most of the bridges.
In Precinct 1, no one has to cross
a weak bridge; there are alternative
routes for people carrying heavy
loads, Cooley says. But this is not
the case in the rest of the county.
He says those individuals who must
cross a weak bridge should split up
any heavy load they may be carrying
so as not to go above the posted
weight limits on the bridges. Failing
to do so could cause the bridge to
collapse.
In addition to having weight
limits, the county bridges are nar
row. Most of them are 12 to 16 feet
wide, says Wilcox. There are only
three two-way county bridges, he
says. Two were built in his precinct
and another was built in Stasny s
precinct.
All three bridges are located in
the northern half of Brazos County.
One is on the Poor Farm Road at
Wickson Creek, one on the Dilly
Shaw Tap Road at Mathis Creek and
s*,
one on Wheelock Hull Rii;
Sparks Creek, Wilcox says.
Where they can, the ci
commissioners are replacing
ol the shorter (10-to 12-foot)l
with culverts. Bud Cargill, ®
commissioner for Precinct
reworked about 15 bridges in
precinct, he says, putting in
walls or culverts where there
much water.
All but eight or lOofthe
bridges in his precinct have jj
replaced with culverts. "I liave|
to rebuild 31 bridges since I’ve
in office the last seven years,"!
cox says. “Of these bridges,
wood hack under only two o
of them. Under the restwt
steel. Where it was feasible,^
placed the bridges with
verts.
Cooley thinks low water cr®
may he the answer to the „
problem. They would raistjl run
weight limit and could he 111 cou
Dri
carry the ordinary flow of wale
says. There would be problemsi
flooding a few times a year, hit
problem exists with somedi
bridges in the area already,hs
Replacing all the bridges ii
county is going to be slowbeaj
the lack of money, says Stasny
The county commissioners^
sponsible for bridge
maintenance. Each commissi iys.
for<
ver th
Ever
nne t
GROUP DEPARTURE
EUROPE
receives $130,000 each yearfo
purpose. Half of the money
equipment, labor and fbela oners
The rest goes to actual maintena ^
Stasny says. There is little mi ill be
left to build new bridges. e are
Where the state has gas,
tomobile and tire tax money ’
maintain its roads and bridi
county has no such provis*
Cooley says. In the ccnMv
property owner has the hurdi
paying for it.
Stasny
Then
May 24, 1978 • Return anytime within
one year
CHICAGO /LUXEMBOURG/ CHICAGO
$ 3684£
“Something else would.—
Stasny says, if the county ’ ounc1
money from another area topi
bridge improvements. He am
other commissioners are hopiiy
county will be able to get H
funding through the state.
ROUND TRIP AIRFARE
space is limited... so contact
us today!
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TRAVEL, INC.
Located in the MSC 846-3773
A study of the roads and hi
in the county is now underway
D.D. Williamson of the 1
Highway Department This
will help determine if them
qualifies for federal fundingi
roads and bridges.
Ii funding were to cometlm
the county could improve the
and bridges, without cost t
county, Wilcox says. The sti
more likely to take in an inf
county road as a Farm and it
road. The state would then
ore n
«ds a
ions i
eakir
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